A decadent fruit salad that combines a medley of fresh fruits with a creamy, sweet dressing, elevating it to dessert status.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 cups blueberries, rinsed
2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 large banana, sliced
1 cup whipped cream (or Cool Whip for convenience)
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Shredded coconut (optional)
Chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, pecans) (optional)
Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the fruits: Rinse all fruits under cold water to remove any dirt or pesticides. Hull the strawberries, slice them into quarters, and set them aside. Rinse the blueberries and green grapes, then halve the grapes. If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and chop it into bite-sized chunks.
Slice the banana: Just before assembling the salad, slice the banana to prevent browning and keep it fresh. Set aside.
Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream, vanilla yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Combine the fruits: In a large mixing bowl, gently add all the prepared fruits. Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently fold until all the fruits are coated in the creamy mixture.
Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld.
Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and fruits. Transfer it to a serving bowl and sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped nuts on top, garnishing with fresh mint leaves.
